US pediatricians’ group moves to abandon race-based guidance
The American Academy of Pediatrics says it is putting all its guidance under the microscope to eliminate “race-based” medicine and resulting health disparities. The influential group’s pledge comes in a new policy statement released Monday. The academy began a re-examination of its treatment recommendations before George Floyd’s death and intensified it after. The policy’s lead […]
Infertility Awareness Week: What it means, how to improve your situation
Focusing on Infertility Awareness Week, ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti is talking about the options available for couples trying to conceive and the lifestyle changes that could aid the process. Twenty percent of couples experience some form of infertility which is characterized by trying unsuccessfully to conceive for over a year. Nine percent of […]
An old friend donates kidney to Valley woman
An old friend and online gaming led to an incredible birthday gift for a Valley woman. Mandy Kennedy is home recovering from kidney transplant surgery. She has a genetic condition called Alport Syndrome. The condition causes progressive loss of kidney function. Last summer, she started dialysis treatments. It was shortly after she and her husband, […]
Fibroid treatments changing, could preserve fertility
After a certain age, a lot of adults get the question: ‘When are you going to have kids?’ For a growing number of men and women, the answer isn’t as simple as snapping your fingers. As part of Infertility Awareness Week, Melanie Parker of Phoenix is sharing her experience with fibroids in hopes of letting […]
How to help your body recover after a run
Pat’s Run is back in person after a two-year hiatus and often inspires participants to keep joining other races. Making sure your body recovers quickly and doesn’t leave you aching for days is the focus of this Health Insider chat with Dr. Shad Marvasti. Did you know eating watermelon after a run could replace your […]
ASU researcher and former Sun Devil volleyball player shines light on mental health for athletes
TEMPE, AZ — For many, sports unites us. But, for others, sports can tear us apart. “I like sports. I am a fan of sports. I am more of a fan than an active participant most times,” said Dr. Alisia Tran with the Arizona State University Global Sport Institute. Dr. Tran has spent years reviewing […]
Breaking the stigma of seeking mental health services in communities of color
PHOENIX — There are several hurdles when it comes to communities of color seeking professional help for mental health issues. Things like access to services and cost are major factors, “But there’s also a significant level of distrust,” said Diamond Bracey, a nationally certified counselor and Ph.D. student at NAU. Historically, Native Americans see the […]
Call it what you will, more people are taking mental health days
Calling in sick to work is nothing new. Calling into work to take a mental health day is something more companies are honoring in a modern work world. ABC15 asked experts how to know when it’s time for a mental health day, the benefits of taking a day for yourself following work burnout, and what […]
Free services for new parents struggling with mental health
Oftentimes, new parents aren’t sure what’s “normal” and what they need to ask for help with, so things can quickly get overwhelming. There are resources that are out there and it’s okay to use them long before you might realize you should. Southwest Human Development operates the Birth to Five Helpline and staffs professionals to […]
Nonprofits helping thousands in crisis across the Valley
Conversations about mental health are important, but sometimes mental health issues may be hard to talk about. So, when do you have that conversation with loved ones? At least two non-profit organizations in the valley are helping people in crisis across the state, for free. Folks working closely with people suffering from mental health issues, […]